Welcome to the Anson Engine Museum
Telling the story of the marvel of the internal combustion engine
The Anson Engine Museum is one of the largest engine museums in Europe.
Nestled in Poynton, Cheshire, it is an enchanting and enlightening experience that delves into the captivating history of engines and engineering, and celebrates the vibrant local crafts that complement this rich heritage.
We re-open Sunday and Monday 4th & 5th May. New Steam dates below and open every Friday from 9th May till closing weekend.
4th-5th May - Sunday - Monday Bank Holiday opening weekend
15th June - Sunday - Fathers Day
29th June - Sunday - Small Power Rally (no steam)
20th July - Sunday
24th-25th August - Sunday - Monday Bank Holiday
21st September - Sunday
25th - 26th October - Saturday - Sunday - closing weekend
Ticket prices
Adults: £8 (standard), £10 (event days)
Children (13 to 16): £2.50
Children under 13: Free
Friends of the Anson: Free
Anson Engine Museum, Anson Road, Poynton, SK12 1TD
A great day out!
An introduction to the Anson Engine Museum.
Events
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New Steam Days in 2025
4th May & 5th May - Sunday and Monday
15th June - Sunday - Father’s Day
29th June - Sunday - Small Power Rally (no Steam)
20th July - Sunday
24th & 25th August - Sunday and Monday
21st September - Sunday
25th & 26th October - Saturday and Sunday
Top things to see
The fantastic steam engine section in our Memorial Building.
Several rare, iconic engines from the National Collection.
The largest running Crossley Atmospheric engine.
The Mirrlees No 1 – the first diesel engine ever built in the UK (and third in the world!).
The Gardner 4T5 - always a crowd pleaser!
Our Furnival engine (displayed running a printing press) and our National engine (displayed running a typical workshop).
Our monthly live demos of bodging and blacksmithing work, run by experienced local craftsmen.
Make a donation
All donations are greatly appreciated and help us to continue to deliver a great museum experience.
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